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Network security engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Network Security Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$116,504
Average $116,504
Low $72,335
High $187,643

The average salary for a network security engineer is $116,504 per year in the United States. 531 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Network Security Engineer job openings in United States

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Network Security Engineer SME
Ideal Innovations, Inc.4out of 5 stars.
Clarksburg, WV
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Network Security Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
JPMorganChase
 
$232,500per year
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El Clasificado
 
$216,950per year
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Capital One
 
$202,250per year
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Eclaro
 
$201,074per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$200,000per year
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Veterans Sourcing Group
 
$193,440per year
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Highest paying cities for Network Security Engineers near United States

  1. Jersey City, NJ
    $239,811 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $217,172 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $212,918 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $191,159 per year
  5. Washington, DC
    $178,992 per year

Where can a Network Security Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Network Security Engineers in different locations
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